Rajasthan aims to attract more tourists with new sites and destinations

Discover the hidden gems of Rajasthan, a state rich in culture and history. Explore two new tourism sites in each district, from desert to hill station, and enjoy the diverse attractions and activities. Rajasthan Tourism is developing these sites with the Tourism Development Fund to enhance your travel experience.

The state government of Rajasthan is working on developing new tourism sites in two locations in each district, covering a variety of attractions, from desert to hill station. The project is funded by the Tourism Development Fund and aims to showcase the lesser-known places of the state to the visitors. Gayatri Rathore, principal secretary, tourism, said that the initiative will change the tourism scenario of the state and boost its economy. The new tourism sites are being developed in districts such as Alwar, Ajmer, Bhilwara, Bundi, Bharatpur, Banswara, Dausa, Dungarpur, Jodhpur, Jhalawar, Jalore, Jhunjhunu, Karauli, Nagaur, Sirohi, Bikaner, Chittorgarh, Hanumangarh, Jaisalmer and Jaipur with a budget of 70.06 crore.

The state government is planning to develop new tourist places and distribute the benefits of the tourism industry across the districts, according to a statement. Rashmi Sharma, the director of the tourism department, said the department is collaborating with other government agencies such as forest, archaeology and Public Works Department to enhance the tourism sites. "Rajasthan has more to offer than just forts and places. There are many hidden gems in the state that can be transformed into tourist attractions," another official added.

Tourist arrivals have increased significantly on long weekends and New Year, especially in Jaipur, Udaipur and Jaisalmer, which has created a need for better facilities for tourists, said Gaurav Bhatt, a tourist guide.

Udaipur witnessed a record spike in tourist numbers in August. Shikha Saxena, the deputy director of the tourism department in Udaipur, said Udaipur remains a popular destination, attracting visitors from all over to enjoy its natural beauty and tranquil lakes.

"Udaipur has seen a lot of tourism activity this year. In January, 1,80,000 domestic tourists and 14,215 foreign guests visited," she said. She said 1,60,567 tourists came to the lake city in the monsoon season. Of them, 1,51,300 were domestic tourists, while 9,267 were foreigners.